Batman Family solicits for September, 2015

[nepenthes]

Solicits for June 2015
Solicits for July 2015
Solicits for August 2015



MIDNIGHTER #4
Written by STEVE ORLANDO
Art by STEPHEN MOONEY
Cover by ACO
On sale SEPTEMBER 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
Grayson and Midnighter—reunited at last! Granted, it wasn’t Grayson’s idea, and yes, technically Midnighter might have kidnapped him. And, uh, brought him to Moscow to fight a herd of feral vampires. Maybe this reunion is getting off on the wrong foot…


RED HOOD/ARSENAL #4
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
Art by PAOLO PANTALENA
Cover by HOWARD PORTER
On sale SEPTEMBER 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
The boys battle Batman! Red Hood and Arsenal are taking their vigilante business to Gotham City, whether the new Dark Knight likes it or not—and they’re about to skip the introductions and get right to fighting!


BATMAN/SUPERMAN #24
Written by GREG PAK
Art and cover by ARDIAN SYAF and VICENTE CIFUENTES
GREEN LANTERN 75 Variant cover by DAVE BULLOCK
On sale SEPTEMBER 9 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
The epic “Truth” arc reaches its finale as Superman discovers the true fate of Batman and makes a fateful decision.

[nepenthes]

BATMAN #44
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by JOCK
GREEN LANTERN 75 Variant cover by TONY S. DANIEL
On sale SEPTEMBER 9 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
It’s the origin of new villain Mr. Bloom! In a tale from Bruce Wayne’s past, Batman must investigate a vicious crime in the shadowy area of Gotham City known as the Narrows. Don’t miss this special issue illustrated by superstar artist Jock (Wytches, GREEN ARROW YEAR ONE)!


BATMAN ANNUAL #4
Written by JAMES TYNION IV
Art ROGE ANTONIO
Cover by SEAN MURPHY
On sale SEPTEMBER 30 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
Batman is gone…but Bruce Wayne is alive? What does that mean for Gotham City? And who is Bruce Wayne without Batman? This special annual delves deeper into the mystery building, and whether or not Bruce can ever really escape from the shadow of the Dark Knight.


BATGIRL #44
Written by CAMERON STEWART and BRENDEN FLETCHER
Art and cover by BABS TARR
On sale SEPTEMBER 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Velvet Tiger’s got her claws around Luke Fox’s throat—and only Batgirl can save him!

[nepenthes]

BATMAN ‘66 #27
Written by JEFF PARKER
Art by SCOTT KOWALCHUK
Cover by MICHAEL ALLRED
On sale SEPTEMBER 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E • DIGITAL FIRST
Riddle me this: What kind of ring isn’t round? A wrestling ring, of course. This issue, Batman finds himself in the middle of a rigged contest. The Caped Crusader pursues The Riddler south of the border and encounters half of a terrifying tag team: the masked menace known only as Bane! All this, and Batgirl too!


BATMAN BEYOND #4
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art by BERNARD CHANG
Cover by DAN PANOSIAN
GREEN LANTERN 75 Variant cover by CRAIG ROUSSEAU
On sale SEPTEMBER 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will arrive in stores with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
Everyone knew he wasn’t good enough to be Batman, and now Tim’s mistake has put humanity at risk. But when all seems lost, an old friend takes him back where it all started. Will a gift from the past give Tim what he needs to save the future?


CATWOMAN #44
Written by GENEVIEVE VALENTINE
Art by DAVID MESSINA
Cover by KEVIN WADA
GREEN LANTERN 75 Variant cover by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO
On sale SEPTEMBER 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
As the mob’s turf war for control of Gotham City continues to escalate, Eiko and Selina must make some hard decisions if they are to withstand the power plays of The Penguin and Black Mask. And how does Killer Croc fit into the action?

[nepenthes]

DETECTIVE COMICS #44
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by FERNANDO BLANCO
Cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
GREEN LANTERN 75 Variant cover by CLIFF CHIANG
Blank Variant cover
On sale SEPTEMBER 2 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the order form for more information.
The Joker’s Daughter reveals her plans to take on Batman and his task force—and they might prove deadly to Gordon, Bullock and Montoya!


GOTHAM BY MIDNIGHT #9
Written by RAY FAWKES
Art by JUAN FERREYRA
Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
On sale SEPTEMBER 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
As the Midnight Shift is dragged in for interrogation by Internal Affairs, Dr. Tarr makes a startling discovery that might change everything for Corrigan and The Spectre. But will it be too late?


GRAYSON #12
Written by TOM KING and TIM SEELEY
Art and cover by MIKEL JANIN
GREEN LANTERN 75 Variant cover by ANDREW ROBINSON
On sale SEPTEMBER 23 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
For the first time since he faked his own death, Dick Grayson returns home to Gotham City. But will Spyral ever really let him go for good?

[nepenthes]

GRAYSON ANNUAL #2
Written by TOM KING and TIM SEELEY
Art by ALVARO MARTINEZ and RAUL FERNANDEZ
Cover by MIKEL JANIN
On sale SEPTEMBER 30 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
When Dick comes home to find that the Batman he knew is gone, he seeks out his mentor, Superman. But both friends have changed since they last met. Can they find common ground and team up to stop Blockbuster’s plans for Spyral?


GOTHAM ACADEMY #10
Written by BECKY CLOONAN and BRENDEN FLETCHER
Art and cover by KARL KERSCHL
On sale SEPTEMBER 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
“Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble!” To investigate a suspicious student, Olive and the gang join the school production of Macbeth! But is the play haunted?


HARLEY QUINN #20
Written by AMANDA CONNER and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by JOHN TIMMS
Cover by AMANDA CONNER
GREEN LANTERN 75 Variant cover by DAN PANOSIAN
On sale SEPTEMBER 9 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
Like Los Angeles didn’t have enough problems with DC Comics moving in, now Harley Quinn is determined to take over Tinseltown! She’s an overnight entertainment sensation, but will the industry survive Harley’s fifteen minutes of fame?

[nepenthes]

ROBIN, SON OF BATMAN #4
Written by PATRICK GLEASON
Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY
GREEN LANTERN 75 Variant cover by HOWARD PORTER
On sale SEPTEMBER 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
It’s Robin vs. Deathstroke! The troubles in Maya’s past come back to haunt her. Will Damian and Goliath be forced to leave her to fend for herself, or can they find a way to help their new ally?


WE ARE...ROBIN #4
Written by LEE BERMEJO
Art by JAMES HARVEY and KHARY RANDOLPH
Cover by LEE BERMEJO
On sale SEPTEMBER 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
In the wake of a huge loss, the Robins are reeling with grief. Riko takes to the rooftops of Burnside to find a symbol of hope, and finds herself living out a dream as she teams up with her personal hero: Batgirl!


SCOOBY-DOO TEAM-UP #12
Written by SHOLLY FISCH
Art and cover by DARIO BRIZUELA
On sale SEPTEMBER 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E
An urgent cry for help sends Scooby and the gang rushing to Gotham City—but the call was made by Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy! They stole an ancient relic, and now they’re sure it was cursed. Our heroes have to join Harley and Ivy to get to the bottom of the mystery—and, with a little help from Batgirl, they just might capture the villains, too!

[nepenthes]

BLACK CANARY #4
Written by BRENDEN FLETCHER
Art by PIA GUERRA
Cover by ANNIE WU
GREEN LANTERN 75 Variant cover by EVAN “DOC” SHANER
On sale SEPTEMBER 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
Guest artist Pia Guerra (Y: THE LAST MAN) joins the series! Dinah is on the hunt for her kidnapped guitarist, Ditto, and when she finds the person responsible, you better believe she’ll make them pay! Also: Uncover the secret of the band’s former singer, and how she plans to exact revenge on them for kicking her out!


BATMAN: THE ROAD TO NO MAN’S LAND VOL. 1 TP
Written by DENNIS O’NEIL, ALAN GRANT and CHUCK DIXON
Art by ROGER ROBINSON, MARK BUCKINGHAM, JIM APARO and others
Cover by GLEN ORBIK
On sale OCTOBER 7 • 424 pg, FC, $29.99 US
After a cataclysmic earthquake, those who refuse to vacate Gotham City live amid a citywide turf war. Collects BATMAN #555-559, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #75-79, DETECTIVE COMICS #722-726, ROBIN #54 and THE BATMAN CHRONICLES #14.


BATMAN: ARKHAM – TWO-FACE TP
Written by BILL FINGER, DENNIS O’NEIL and others
Art by BOB KANE, NEAL ADAMS and others
Cover by BRIAN STELFREEZE
On sale OCTOBER 21 • 296 pg, FC, $19.99 US
BATMAN: ARKHAM—TWO-FACE collects this villain’s greatest stories from the pages of DETECTIVE COMICS #66, 68, 80, and 513, BATMAN #234, 346, 410 and 411, WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #173, BATMAN: TWO-FACE #1, BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN #11, BATMAN CHRONICLES #8, THE JOKER’S ASYLUM: TWO-FACE #1 and BATMAN AND ROBIN #23.1: TWO-FACE.

[nepenthes]

BATMAN: THE GOLDEN AGE OMNIBUS HC
Written by BILL FINGER, GARDNER FOX and others
Art by BOB KANE, JERRY ROBINSON and others
Cover by DARWYN COOKE
On sale NOVEMBER 4 • 784 pg, FC, $75.00 US
The stories that catapulted Batman to legendary status are collected here in a single, massive volume. These original stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #27-56 and BATMAN #1-7 include the origin of the Dark Knight, as well as the debuts of Robin, Commissioner Gordon, Professor Hugo Strange, The Joker, Catwoman and more!


BIRDS OF PREY VOL. 1 TP
Written by CHUCK DIXON and JORDAN GORFINKEL
Art by GARY FRANK, MATT HALEY, DICK GIORDANO, GREG LAND and others
Cover by MATT HALEY and WADE VON GRAWBADGER
On sale OCTOBER 7 • 296 pg, FC, $19.99 US
In BLACK CANARY/ORACLE: BIRDS OF PREY #1, BIRDS OF PREY: REVOLUTION #1, BIRDS OF PREY: MANHUNT #1-4, BIRDS OF PREY: WOLVES #1, BIRDS OF PREY: BATGIRL #1 and SHOWCASE ‘96 #3, Oracle must help Catwoman take down a Catwoman impersonator, Black Canary invades Santa Prisca to stop a slavery ring, and Black Canary pursues a felon with secrets that could be deadly, and more.

[AAXL98]

Thanks for the issue covers!

[GunCheese]

What do you guys think about the new Batman Beyond arc if you've read it?

[The Lucky One]

Obviously I'm a few months late to the party, but holy crap how gorgeous is that Green Lantern variant cover to 'Tec 44?



That is BOSS. I usually resist changing Golden Age costumes, but that is a fantastic update of Alan's costume by Cliff Chiang. Largely because it looks almost identical, yet way more practical with the combat boots, camo pants, and military jacket. I swear I'll give Earth 2 another try when they put Alan in this costume.

Hell, I don't even read 'Tec these days and I'm tempted to pick it up just for this cover. What a missed opportunity not to have put Jay on a couple of the Flash variant covers.

[MajorHoy]

I'm planning to go with

BATGIRL #44
BATMAN #44
CATWOMAN #44
DETECTIVE COMICS #44
GOTHAM ACADEMY #10
GOTHAM BY MIDNIGHT #9
WE ARE...ROBIN #4

This may be my last issue for Detective . . . the idea of Peter Tomasi taking over the writing (and involving the JL in this title when they were just in Batman a few months back) does not inspire confidence in me.

Expect to pick up Scooby-Doo! Team-Up with Harley & Ivy, and will probably get B/S just to finish out the horrible arc before I drop the title again. I would consider BATMAN ANNUAL #4, but don't want to pay $4.99 for a book written by Tynion.

. . . holy crap how gorgeous is that Green Lantern variant cover to 'Tec 44?



That is BOSS. I usually resist changing Golden Age costumes, but that is a fantastic update of Alan's costume by Cliff Chiang. Largely because it looks almost identical, yet way more practical with the combat boots, camo pants, and military jacket. I swear I'll give Earth 2 another try when they put Alan in this costume.

I don't think they're "camo pants" if they're all one color of drab army green . . . isn't "camouflage" a pattern of mixed colors / shades designed to conceal something?

[The Lucky One]

I don't think they're "camo pants" if they're all one color of drab army green . . . isn't "camouflage" a pattern of mixed colors / shades designed to conceal something?

In the strictest definition, yes. My understanding (as a non-military person) is that the name has been co-opted for pants made in that certain style, even if they aren't actually in camouflage colors/shades -- you can buy them from regular clothing outfitters, for instance. But "cargo pants" probably would've been a more accurate descriptor.

Still an awesome cover, regardless.

[zwixxx]

I'm planning to go with

BATGIRL #44, BATMAN #44, CATWOMAN #44, DETECTIVE COMICS #44
GOTHAM ACADEMY #10, GOTHAM BY MIDNIGHT #9, WE ARE...ROBIN #4

Cross out the 2 Gothams and that's my list too if you add Batman+Superman, and the 3 other nonBat Truth titles.
Getting WA...R #4 as iiuc Batgirl is featuring.